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Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.

### Instruction:
Identify the independent and dependent variable in the provided experiment.

### Input:
Experiment to study the correlation between number of hours of studying for an exam and the grade obtained

### Response:
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Independent Variable: Number of hours of studying for an exam.
Dependent Variable: Grade obtained.